Nevada, Texas
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Nevada is a city located in Collin County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 563. First settled in 1835 by John McMinn Stambaugh and named McMinn Chapel, the area was settled by Granville Stinebaugh, who named it after Nevada Territory. Nevada enjoyed some prosperity after becoming a stop on the St. Louis and Southwestern Railway, and the town incorporated in 1889.
On 9 May 1927, a half-mile wide tornado ripped through Nevada, leaving 27 dead, 75 injured, and propery damage exceeding $1 million. The town had a difficult recovery; citizens voted to unincorporate, and placed the restoration of the community in the hands of the Collin County authorities. However, with the growing mechanisation involved in agriculture, along with the Great Depression, caused the town to fall into stagnation.
Recent growth in Collin County during the last 25 years has moderately improved life in Nevada. The population has again reached the heights of 1927, and the town reincorporated in 1988.
Geography
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Location of Nevada, Texas
Nevada is located at 33°2'36" North, 96°22'23" West (33.043247, -96.373165)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.0 km² (1.2 mi²). 3.0 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 563 people, 187 households, and 146 families residing in the city. The population density is 187.4/km² (486.0/mi²). There are 203 housing units at an average density of 67.6/km² (175.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 90.23% White, 5.51% African American, 1.42% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 1.78% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. 6.57% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 187 households out of which 44.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% are married couples living together, 9.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% are non-families. 17.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.01 and the average family size is 3.36.
In the city the population is spread out with 32.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $46,500, and the median income for a family is $49,688. Males have a median income of $29,375 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,221. 4.8% of the population and 2.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.3% of those under the age of 18 and 5.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.